New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- There are few kitchen problems more irritating than finishing a batch of coriander or coconut chutney and noticing liquid dripping from the bottom of the mixer grinder jar. Before you blame the motor or start looking for a replacement mixer, check the jar itself.

A leaking jar is usually caused by a problem with its sealing or blade assembly. Issues such as a loose or damaged gasket, an improperly fitted blade assembly, worn internal components, overloading or cracks in the jar can all lead to leakage.

The good news is that some of these problems are easy to identify and may only require a replacement gasket or proper tightening. Here are five things to check before spending money on a new jar.

The bottom of a mix...